Saturday 27 june from 09:00 to 19:00

Transhumance festival in Casterino

  • Traditions and folklore
  • Competition
  • Transhumance/moving livestock down from and up to the mountain pastures
  • Animals
  • Agriculture
  • Alpine meadows/grazing
  • Regional Products
Elevation : 1539m
Casterino, Hameau de Casterino, 06430 Tende

Description

The Roya breeders' association is organising the transhumance festival in Castérino, an ancestral tradition which consists of taking grazing animals to spend the summer in the high mountains.
On the schedule: - All day: local farmers’ market, farm animal exhibit, and live music by DJ Domino - 5:00 PM: Herds passing through the hamlet of Casterino and blessing of the herds Meals can be enjoyed by making a reservation in advance at one of Casterino’s four restaurants or on-site with grilled local meat.

Services

Parking nearby
Public WC
Pets welcome
Dogs kept on a leash for the serenity of cows, sheep and goats transhumance
Stroller-accessible

Rates

Free entry.

Opening times

On 27 June 2026
  • 09:00 at 19:00

Location

Transhumance festival in Casterino
Elevation : 1539m
Casterino, Hameau de Casterino, 06430 Tende

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • In the country
  • Near shuttle stop
  • Mountain location
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village centre
  • Lake 5 km away
  • River 5 km away
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Cycling itinerary less than 1 km away
  • 20 - 30 min from a train station by car
  • Less than 10 minutes from a bus stop on foot
Updated on 15 June 2026 at 14:33
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 6151161)
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